Juana Summers
Stories
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Health
Hurricanes like Helene and Milton leave behind a trail of psychological damage
NPR's Juana Summers talks with with Dr. Sandro Galea, dean of the Boston University School of Public Health, about the mental health consequences of devastating hurricanes like Helene and Milton.
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Ants developed agriculture after the demise of the dinos, according to new analysis
Ants have farmed fungi for 66 million years, according to new work in the journal Science. It's a relationship that flourished after the demise of the dinosaurs, says Ted Schultz of the Smithsonian.
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Law & Courts
D.C. and more than a dozen states sue TikTok
NPR's Juana Summers talks with D.C. AG Brian Schwalb about the new lawsuit against TikTok alleging that the social media platform causes harm to kids and operates in an illegal virtual economy.
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Hurricane Milton's path toward Florida
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Austen Flannery, a meteorologist at National Weather Service's Tampa Bay Office, about Hurricane Milton's current path toward Florida.
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National
How FEMA is preparing for Hurricane Milton so soon after Helene
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Craig Fugate, former FEMA administrator, about the challenges the U.S. faces with the impending arrival of Hurricane Milton weeks after Hurricane Helene.
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Politics
It's less than a month until election voting ends. Here's what to expect this week
It's less than a month until voting ends in this election, and it is going to be close. Here's what to expect from polls, politics and Vice President Harris and former President Donald Trump.
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U.S. citizens are advised to lease Lebanon amid conflict with Israel
Israel’s airstrikes in Lebanon have forced more and more people from their homes. The U.S. State Department is urging American citizens in Lebanon to leave the country all together.
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Politics
A closer look at Eric Adams' relationship with Turkish officials
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Politico reporter Joe Anuta about indicted Mayor Eric Adams' relationship with Turkish officials.
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Education
New report looks at how U.S. history is taught in classrooms
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Nick Kryczka about the American Historical Association's new report on how U.S. history is taught in middle and high schools across America.
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Zelda is the hero in 'Echoes of Wisdom'
NPR's Juana Summers talks with video game writer Ash Parrish about Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, the latest game in the franchise and one of the only where Princess Zelda is the hero.